2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 23 - Health and Safety
CHAPTER 23-18.9 - Refuse Disposal
§ 23-18.9-9.2 - Further requirements for landfills.
SECTION 23-18.9-9.2
§ 23-18.9-9.2 Further requirements for landfills. – In addition to any other requirements imposed by § 23-18.9-9, no license to operate a solid waste management facility which is a commercial landfill shall be issued and/or renewed by the director unless the applicant provides evidence of either: (1) bonding; and/or (2) a catastrophe fund, both to be in an amount and for a length of time as the director shall determine to be necessary to protect the general public's health and welfare from any potential complication arising from the landfill. The director's determination as to the amount and length of time for the bond and/or catastrophe fund shall be final. The applicant's evidence of the bonding and/or catastrophe fund shall be available for public inspection at the department.
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